The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | A6i | A40M |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.0 | 5.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.8 | 3.6 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 5.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 6.1 |
| Battery & charging | 6.5 | 6.0 |
Which one is for you?
Oppo A6i, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,100 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 415,000
- against 253,200
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
Oppo A40M, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Weight
- 186 g
- against 194 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A6i | A40M |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 1 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 11 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 415,000 Best value | 253,200 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 943 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,748 |
| CPU Description | 2×2.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 | 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 660 + 4x2.1 GHz Kryo 660 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | A6i | A40M |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm | 7.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.2 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Body Height | 165.7 mm | 165.8 mm |
| Weight | 194 g | 186 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 87 % Best value | 85 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP64 Best value | IP54, MIL-STD-810H |
Battery
| Specification | A6i | A40M |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh Best value | 5,100 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Lithium |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | A6i | A40M |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,604 px | 1,604 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 264 ppi | 264 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 180 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, 120Hz, DCI-P3, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, Panda Glass, HDR10, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
Sensors
| Specification | A6i | A40M |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | A6i | A40M |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | A6i | A40M |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 Best value | 14 |
| OS Update Support | — | 1 year |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | A6i | A40M |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 5G | LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, SBC, AAC | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC Best value |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,900 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 900 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | A6i | A40M |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, SBC, AAC | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
